2007 Mazda CX-7 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 102about this part
- Share
- 19%of 528 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 102 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Mazda CX-7, 19% of the 528 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“' takata recall' it seems after having my car for 4 months I ran into issues. I was driving on a residential street when my car started making a strange whining noise and small plumes or white smoke began to come from the hood, near the pulley systems. I drove home approximately 4 miles away . I went to start it the next day and it won't start it seems to be the alternator.”
NHTSA complaint #11229814, filed 2019-07, 150,000 miles“My car has a safety recall for the front suspension control arm ball joint. And there are no parts yet available according to online Mazda. However my car will not pass safety inspection here until it is fixed. This I cannot register the vehicle and drive it legally in 2 months. Can you please advise what I can so?”
NHTSA complaint #10917202, filed 2016-10, 100,355 miles“Another driver turned in front of me, failing to yield the right-of-way. I was doing the speed limit (45 MPH) upon entering the intersection. When my CX-7 made contact with the passenger side of her minivan, none of my airbags ever deployed. My shoulder, neck and hip (I still need surgery on all 3 areas) were injured in this accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10429183, filed 2011-10, 53,000 miles“Takata recall. While driving a lot of noise wascoming from my front passenger side. I took it to a garage to get inspected. They informed me of the recall and that the parts were unavailable. Now the car is unable to pass inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10972164, filed 2017-04, 113,000 miles“I went to dealer and was told that suspension system had a recall but parts was not available. Since then the suspension arm has broken, leaving me to find a way to repair the items myself. With limited resources. Car needs to be towed also.”
NHTSA complaint #10928348, filed 2016-11, 152,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V782000Oct 31, 2019DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal…Covers: Mazda CX-7 2007–2012, CX-9 2007–2012, MAZDA6 2009–2012
- 17V457000Jul 18, 2017DO NOT DRIVEMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama…Covers: Mazda CX-7 2007–2009, 2012, CX-9 2007–2009, 2012, MAZDA6 2009, 2012
- 17V429000Jun 29, 2017DO NOT DRIVEMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain…Covers: Mazda CX-7 2007–2011, CX-9 2007–2011, MAZDA6 2009–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10194661May 5, 2021Subject: ** UPDATE** - Takata Inflator Special Service Program (Extended Warranty) Special Service Program SSPB3: In December 2017 Special Service Program SSPB3 - Takata Inflator…
- 10153329Jan 10, 2019This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
- 10136784Apr 5, 2018This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
- 10134925Feb 16, 2018The Workshop Manual has two-different airbag procedures, one for Standard Deployment and one for Two-Step Deployment. Standard Deployment is for Mexico spec vehicles and Two-Step…
- 10118753Sep 12, 2017STOPPER PLATES FOR AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTORS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED AS NEW SERVICE PARTS. When removing the connector (1) to the air bag module (2), make sure to first lift the…
- 10085405Jul 28, 2016Takata recalls general information purpose: this page was created to assist with handling takata air bag recalls. Processes: please use these process flowcharts to properly…
- 10213417Feb 5, 2016Passenger fAirbag deactivation (PAD) indicator light illumination
- 10110991Nov 19, 2013This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination con-cerns during vehicle service.
- 10054788Nov 19, 2013Mazda: information provided regarding the indicator light illumination of the passenger airbag deactivation (pad).
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Mazda CX-7
206 complaintsEngine
112 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsEquipment
31 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsTires
19 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Mazda CX-7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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